A/N: I know I have other stories that I need to write, but this wouldn't leave me alone.
Disclamer: I don't own Les Mis
A little girl ran down the street. Tears were streaming down her face. She wore a dress that must have once been pretty and a blue hat. Her clothing was somewhat dirty, but certainly not as bad as many of the people on the streets. She her eyes searched the street searching for a certain boy. When she didn't find him she moved on.
" Marius" Eponine cried her voice cracking just a little. She was still upset, but the tears had subsided for the time being. Marius looked up to see his best friend standing in front of him, she looked very upset. " 'Ponine? Are you alright?" She shook her head trembleing. " My papa struck me and when I screamed he beat me." She said gasping for breath in between her words. " He said something about the servant girl having never screame. She left two years ago, why does it matter?" She asked her eyes glazing over with tears.
Marius pulled the girl into an embrace. " Marius I'm scared" she whispered shaking. Marius gave her a comforting squeeze. " 'Ponine I won't let hime hurt you again." He said looking down at her " I don't know how, but we'll find a way I promise." Eponine seemed reasurred by his words and rest her head against his chest. They stayed that way for a while.
It started to get dark and Marius Knew that they would have to get home. He knew that he shouldn't leave Eponine alone for he was sure she would get hurt again. He decided to bring her home with him. His parents were good people he thought that they would probably help her in some way. He was sure they would know what to do. Marius stood and helped Eponine up " come on let's go home maybe you can stay with me for a while." Marius said leading Eponine in the direction of his house. They walked in silence not chattering like they did on most days.
When they reached Marius' house Marius put out a hand for Eponine to wait. Marius went to go find his mother. He thought that she would be very sypathetic for the girls position. Marius had never seen Eponine scared she was always very brave. He knew that recently her family had been losing money, and by the looks of Eponine she had been put to work at the inn.
Marius found his mother in an upper level sitting room. She had a needle and thread in hand and seemed to be embroidering something. Marius rushed into the room letting the story of Eponine spill out of his mouth. He was very worried about her. His mother listened to him nodding every once in a while to let him know that she was listening.
Marius' mother smiled when he was done with the story. " I believe we must do something then" Taking Marius' hand they walked back to the front door, where a cold Eponine was coming. When the front door opened she backed away a little on edge. " It's okay sweety" Marius' mother said to Eponine beconing her forward. " I won't hurt you" Eponine took a few cautious steps towards Mrs. Pontmercy. The woman smiled warmly and Eponine came all the way to the front door. She looked up at Mrs. Pontmercy her eyes wide.
Mrs. Pontmercys' heart melted seeing her sons' friend look up at her in such a way. Mrs. Pontmercy had always wanted a daughter, after having Marius she had been unable to have anymore children. She smiled maybe she could take this young girl could become her daughter. Mrs. Pontmercy motioned the girl into the house she could stay for the night or maybe longer. Mrs. Pontmercy hoped that Eponine might somehow become her daughter. The two children ran down the hall to a guest room where Eponine would stay.
